Watson tells the story of resilience and success in ‘Shitta,’ from the album ‘Soul Quake 3.’ The musician writes lyrics alongside AWSM., IO, and Koshy, creating a blend of personal reflection and gritty storytelling. The tune mixes hip-hop beats with a raw narrative about rising from humble beginnings.
Released: February 25, 2026
Shitta.
Watson • From “Soul Quake 3”
Shitta. Lyrics Meaning Watson | Soul Quake 3
The poet mentions sending money back to his family as a sign of his hard-earned success. A standout line, ‘Even a kid from the sticks can make it big,’ highlights the song’s theme of breaking barriers. Watson describes his journey with vivid details, like sipping clam soup at a sushi spot he once found too expensive.
Iro o awashita suniikaI’ve got my sneakers color-coordinated,
Kanebarai ga ii ore wa oniichanI’m the big brother who’s always picking up the tab.
Tama ni tonari ni iteru bijin gaSometimes a beautiful girl sits by my side,
Ore to nonde moratteru ritaanand drinking with me is just the return on her investment.
Ogane o furikonderu jikkaI’m wiring stacks of cash back to my parents’ house.
Sukoshizutsu oitsuita yo shina gaMy lifestyle’s finally catching up to the quality I’ve wanted.
Inaka no gaki mo ikeru to shittaI realized even a kid from the sticks can make it big,
Inaka no gaki mo ikeru to shittayeah, I realized even a kid from the sticks can make it big.
Ore no me no mae naita ojiichan gaMy grandpa cried right there in front of my eyes,
Iru kara kaerinikui tokoro jikka daso it’s hard for me to head back to that family home.
Akogareta kedo mou kiyanai nikka waI used to dream of wearing those ‘nikka’ baggy work pants, but I’ve moved on,
Makareru kara shitakunai shittakaand I won’t act like a know-it-all just to end up getting played.
Marude s#x ero douga saitoIt’s just like some explicit adult video site;
Motokano no jikka no yuka yaita aironI scorched the floor at my ex’s place with a hot iron.
Na no ni irojiro de hada yakenaiYet I’m still fair-skinned and I won’t ever get burned,
Ore ga maku kara tomodachi mada makenai zecause I’m the one rolling it, and my crew’s never gonna lose.
Houritsu yori mo mamotteta shuukan yeI stuck to my habits more than I ever followed the law,
Kyokuzukuri yuka perusha no juutan yenow I’m making tracks on floors covered in Persian rugs.
Maneshite kutsushita ireteta puuma yeI used to tuck my pants into my Puma socks to copy the style,
Kane o mottemo yasume no yuuhan yebut even with all this cash, I still go for a cheap dinner.
Mukashi wa ore baachan no heya asariI used to rummage through my grandma’s room in the old days,
Kaneme no mono sagashiteta kanarisearching pretty hard for anything with a bit of value.
Kaitenzushiya de nomu shiru asariNow I’m sipping ‘asari’ clam soup at the conveyor belt sushi spot;
Mukashi wa omotteita nedan ga takaiI used to think the prices there were way too high.
Iro o awashita suniikaMy sneakers are perfectly color-coordinated,
Kanebarai ga ii ore wa oniichanI’m the big brother who’s always generous with my money.
Tama ni tonari ni iteru bijin gaEvery now and then, a gorgeous woman sits beside me,
Ore to nonde moratteru ritaanand having a drink with me is the reward she gets.
Ogane o furikonderu jikkaI’m sending big wire transfers back to my family.
Sukoshizutsu oitsuita yo shina gaStep by step, my lifestyle’s finally reaching the top tier.
Inaka no gaki mo ikeru to shittaI learned that a kid from the country can make it too,
Inaka no gaki mo ikeru to shittayeah, I found out a kid from the sticks can really make it.
Dasai yatsu kuchi dake dashi zenzenThose lame guys are all talk and no action,
Ore nari suji toosu yo arudentebut I’m keeping my integrity firm and ‘al dente’.
Kono isshousetsu umeru tameJust to fill up this one bar of the track,
Ato ikutsu o haraeba ii no giseihow many more sacrifices do I have to pay?
Ano hi wa shippai demo get a manabiThat day might’ve been a failure, but I gained a lesson;
Kara waranakya omuretsu tsukurenaiyou’ve gotta crack the shell if you wanna make an omelet.
Zeikin harau kara ki ni naru seijiNow that I’m paying taxes, I actually care about politics,
Yappa day date patekku wa shuu 2and I’m rocking a Rolex Day-Date and a Patek twice a week.
Baby motto wanna knowBaby, I just want to know more,
I told you nige wa shinai 2 do toI told you I’ll never run away again
Ore no teki sura aisu hodoTo the point where I’ll even love my enemies,
Mou utagawanai yo jibun no kotoI don’t doubt who I am anymore
She say watashi no kare ii no yo kasegiShe says her man’s making bank,
Ii toki hodo ki o tsukeru yo mawariI watch my back even more when life is good
Utau for my streets aiseru yoru bakariSinging for my streets, it’s not always nights
Janai kedo ima mo hashiru yo wasurenai uchi niI can love, but I’m still running while the memories are fresh
Iro o awashita suniikaSneakers with the colors all matched up
Kanebarai ga ii ore wa oniichanI’m the big brother who pays for everything,
Tama ni tonari ni iteru bijin gaSometimes the beauty standing by my side
Ore to nonde moratteru ritaanIs just the return on a night out drinking
Ogane o furikonderu jikkaSending large stacks back to the family home,
Sukoshizutsu oitsuita yo shina gaMy status is slowly catching up to the dream
Inaka no gaki mo ikeru to shittaI realized even a country kid can make it,
Inaka no gaki mo ikeru to shittaI learned that even a kid from the sticks can win
Shitta. Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Shitta’ celebrate ambition and loyalty to family. Featuring Watson, the track from ‘Soul Quake 3’ offers a heartfelt look at personal growth and the rewards of persistence.